Auction 14 | Lot No. 68

Vintage

2008

Revana Family Vineyard

Premiere Cuvee

Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena

5 cases produced

The 2008 Premiere Cuvee is a barrel selection of our Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich, concentrated, refined and a wonderful expression of the Revana Vineyard.

Aging Process

20 months, 40% new French Oak, 30% once used barrels, 30% twice used barrels

Wine Facts

pH: 3.75

Single vineyard wine

Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled

Tasting Chart

bone dry

very sweet

light body

very full bodied

soft, gentle

very crisp

no tannins

heavy tannins

Q&A With the Winemaker

Q: Premiere Napa Valley wines are innovative and allow each winery to showcase the region's sense of exploration in fine winemaking. What kind of exploration did your Premiere Napa Valley wine allow you to do?

A: Focus on the expression of a single Cabernet clone from our Estate Vineyard.

Q: What was your inspiration for this offering?

A: We were inspired by it's sheer deliciousness - as well as it's pure expression of our Estate.

Q: Fill in the blanks: I chose to make this wine from this particular ______________ because ______________.

A: I chose to make this wine from this particular vineyard block and clone because to highlight the purity of clone 337 Cabernet in our vineyard.

Q: Why should a wine lover have a bottle of this wine in their cellar?

A: Because it is a rare, totally unique blend from the Revana Estate crafted by one of the world's greatest winemakers, Heidi Barrett